What we need help with:
Families or individuals interested in helping raise and train autism
service dogs for a local nonprofit while making a difference in the
quality of life for an individual with autism! We are looking to bring
new board members onto our team and develop our fundraising committee.

Ideal Volunteer: Dedicated
volunteers willing to devote the time and energy necessary to raise,
socialize and help train a service dog. This includes being able to
bring the dog to work or school and out in the community! Interest in
nonprofits, dogs, children and families in need,
or fundraising.

Contact: ASDA info@autismservicedogsofamerica.org

Cat Adoption Team

What we need help with: As a
CAT volunteer, make purr-fect matches as an adoption counselor, foster a
litter of kittens, represent CAT at a community event, cuddle with
shelter cats, provide daily care, take photos, write about cats, host a
supply drive, and greet and assist clients all while having a
purr-tastic time and getting paid in head-butts and purr!

Ideal Volunteer: If you love talking about cats, caring for cats, and
helping others fall in love with cats, we need you.

Ideal Volunteer: We are
looking for people who have excellent communication skills, can follow
directions, be punctual and reliable, and are compassionate! Phone
experience, and office or administrative skills are a plus. Positive
attitude required!

Ideal Volunteer: We are
looking for individuals who possess these qualities: Enthusiasm, a
positive attitude is vital. Common sense, knowing the difference between
right and wrong, reliable, willing to devote a set amount of time
regularly.

Committed, demonstrating you’re passion, self-confident, able to work both autonomously and with others, good communication.

Contact: D. Lionel or J Walsh, theoregoncat@gmail.com

Portland Animal Welfare Team (PAW Team)

What we need help with: 40 volunteers—5 in marketing/PR/social media, 10 for special events, 25 for monthly clinics.

What we need help with:
Volunteers can help our organization as an Open Hours Staffperson,
fundraiser, special knowledge volunteer, publicity helper, workshop
facilitator, or database entry person, ask an Open Hours Staffer for an
application or go to iprc.org.

Ideal Volunteer: We are
always looking for volunteers whose skills and interests coincide with
our mission to facilitate creative expression and identity, by providing
public access to the resources and tools needed to create independently
published media and art.

Contact: Michael D’Alessandro, michael@iprc.org, 503-827-0249

Northwest Dance Project

What we need help with: Northwest
Dance Project is a leading contemporary dance company with 150+
original works created and premiered in Portland. Volunteers help at our
Studio + Performance Center and with outreach and community events,
assist with office and administrative needs, distribute posters and
fliers and help in many ways at shows and events.

Ideal Volunteer: Our
volunteers love dance and value new works and the creative process.
Dedication, dependability, organization, flexibility, communication and
customer service skills are key. Sense of humor and patience are musts.
Marketing/development experience a plus, as well as computer skills
including Word, Excel, database, ticketing and experience with social
media.

Contact: Katie Lofgren, katie@nwdanceproject.org, 503-421-7434

Write Around Portland

What we need help with:
More than 250 people volunteer at Write Around Portland each year.
Volunteers facilitate our creative writing workshops, help produce each
of our publications and staff community readings. Volunteers also help
with all of the behind-the-scenes tasks that make our workshops,
readings and professionally designed books possible.

Ideal Volunteer: Our
volunteers are committed to respect, writing and community. They are
passionate about our mission to bring workshops to hospitals, schools,
prisons, treatment centers, and other facilities. They love being part
of an organization where everyone pitches in and every job, whether
making copies or facilitating workshops, makes a difference.

Contact: Liz Eslinger, eeslinger@writearound.org, 503-796-9224

Community

Bicycle Transportation Alliance

What we need help with:Volunteers
strengthen the work of the BTA every day. You can get involved by
helping at events, assisting in the office, doing research, attending
meetings, stuffing envelopes, leading community rides, fixing bikes for
our youth classes, and more.

Ideal Volunteer: Our
volunteers are passionate about their communities. They have a desire to
help others save money on transportation, support the goals of creating
safe and vibrant neighborhoods, and build a stronger local economy.
We’re always looking for people with experience in grant writing, phone
banking, public outreach, and volunteer organizing.

Contact: Chris Knott, chris@btaoregon.org, 503-226-0676

Community Vision, Inc.

What we need help with:
Through Community Vision’s Homeownership Independence Program, work
parties are held throughout the year to accomplish home-based repair and
house painting for the individuals with disabilities living in their
homes.

Ideal Volunteer: The ideal
volunteer for Community Vision would enjoy working with a small group of
other community volunteers, in three- to four-hour increments to make a
difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

Contact: Valerie Plummer, valerie@cvision.org, 503-292-4964 ext. 124

IMAGE: Paul Lowry

Impact NW

What we need help with:
Volunteers engage in a wide range of activities, from sporadic to
regular, in groups or alone, that help people prosper in a community of
support. They serve clients ranging in age from 1 month to 103 years old
throughout the metropolitan region.

Ideal Volunteer: Impact NW
volunteers range from those with professional skills to those with time
who wish to gain a new skill. People interested in helping children
achieve success, families gain independence and seniors maintain active
involvement in our communities all will find a satisfying role.

Ideal Volunteer: A good
sense of humor, creative, out-of-the-box thinker, organized, good
follow-through and initiative, independent, friendly, good oral and
written communication skills, flexible, dependable, able to adapt and
respond quickly, good attention to detail, willing to share ideas and
solutions, trustworthy‚ and interested in building community through
radio.

What we need help with:Neighborhood
House uses hundreds of volunteers each year in our education and social
services programs serving low-income children, families and seniors.
Volunteers distribute food in our food pantry and tutor struggling
students after school. They help out at our Senior Center and in our
Development office, supporting our fundraising and communications
activities.

Ideal Volunteer:Our
ideal volunteer is passionate about helping low-income people make it
through hard times and start on a path toward a better life. A kind,
nonjudgmental attitude is essential. Experience with kids, customer
service skills, knowing languages other than English, writing/graphic
design skills and gardening are helpful, but not required.

Contact: Jeanine, volunteer@nhweb.org, 503-246-1663 x2117

On-the-Move Community Integration

What we need help with:
Volunteer as a reading tutor for adults with developmental disabilities.
Tutors support diverse students who are working to improve independence
through increased literacy skills. In a celebratory environment, form
new relationships and discover the rewards of creating an inclusive
community of Portlanders with and without disabilities.

Ideal Volunteer: Our ideal
volunteer is fun, flexible, compassionate, and reliable, and believes
that the contributions of all unique community members are valuable.
Volunteers should be good readers and able to make a three-month
commitment. We provide disability/ diversity training and guidance on
best practices in special education and community integration.

Contact: Molly Mayo, molly@onthemoveonline.org, 503-287-0346

Oregon Food Bank

What we need help with: We
are building a community of folks who are passionate about making a
difference! Come repack food for distribution across our statewide
network. We run fun, lively 2- to 3-hour-long volunteer shifts Monday
through Saturday at our Portland and Beaverton locations. Your help
inspires hope. Sign up at www.oregonfoodbank.org.

Ideal Volunteer: Do you
like working in a group? Do you want to be a part of hunger relief in
Oregon? We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate folks to help
sort and repack food. It’s easy to get started. Visit
www.oregonfoodbank.org to sign up. Age 6 and up.

Contact: volunteer@oregonfoodbank.org, 503-972-2993

The ReBuilding Center of Our United Villages

What we need help with:
Help turn unwanted building materials from a waste into a community
asset! De-nail, sort and stock reclaimed old-growth lumber and tons of
other used-building materials for reuse to benefit communities and our
environment. Administrative tasks, handing out literature to the public
at events, writing, technology, video and much more!

Ideal Volunteer: We need people of all skill levels. We
thrive on positive energy and are committed to sustaining an environment
that’s filled with respect, discovery, laughter, fun and making a
meaningful difference. Commitment to safety and a sincere desire to make
a positive difference for community and the environment is a must.

What we need help with:
Street Roots needs a variety of volunteers for all of our programs:
graphic designers to assist creating promotional material for
development. Hospitality and front desk volunteers for our vendor
program. Volunteers to assist with the Rose City Resource guide data
entry and distribution. We are also interested in volunteers who are
willing to be at the forefront of social media use to affect change in
the community.

Ideal Volunteer: Street
Roots volunteers come from all backgrounds. We need creative individuals
who enjoy a fast-paced variable environment. Volunteers are problem
solvers who have good people skills and an ability to multitask.

What we need help with:
We need groups (5 to 10 people) to donate their time and a thoughtful
meal to homeless individuals. Groups purchase food and prepare and serve
the meal to people working to overcome their barriers to housing.
Cooking opportunities are for our 90-bed residential programs. This
project could be corporate team building, a faith-based mission project
or a fun night with friends.

Ideal Volunteer:
A compassionate group who wants to see the immediate effect of their
contribution and play a supporting role in peoples’ success. Cooking,
planning and leading skills are all a plus, but not required. Youth
volunteers allowed with adult supervision.

Contact: Sam Haffey, volunteer@tprojects.org, 503-280-4770

United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon & SW Washington

What we need help with:
United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon & SW Washington has been advancing
the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with
disabilities since 1955. We are pleased to announce the opportunity for
volunteers to serve on our board of directors. Board service provides a
unique opportunity to “give back” and use your professional expertise
and personal experience to help shape the organization.

Ideal Volunteer:
The following characteristics are desirable for our Board: previous
experience with committee work; comfort in communicating ideas in a
group setting; an interest and dedication to working with persons with
cerebral palsy and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. We
have particular interest in gaining members who are competent in the
following areas: accounting; financial management; community organizing;
development / fundraising; and public relations / marketing.

Contact: Ann Coffey, acoffey@ucpaorwa.org, 503-777-4166

Education

Architectural Heritage Center

What we need help with: The
Architectural Heritage Center’s mission is to preserve the historic
character and livability of our built environment, and to promote
sustainability through the reuse of period homes and buildings. We need
volunteers to help with our outreach efforts, education programs,
walking tours, collections, reception desk and special events.

Ideal Volunteer:
The ideal volunteer will enjoy interacting with the public and will
have an appreciation for historic preservation and the historic
architecture of Portland. A willingness to be flexible with volunteer
tasks is greatly appreciated (as is a sense of humor).

Contact: Ita Lindquist, ital@visitahc.org, 503-231-7264

Children’s Book Bank

What we need help with: The
Children’s Book Bank is dedicated to providing books to kids in
low-income households who may not otherwise have books at home. Whether
by hosting book drives, repairing well-loved books, sorting books by
levels and categories, delivering books to schools, or representing CBB
at community events, your efforts will support a new generation of
readers.

Ideal Volunteer: Volunteers
share our belief that ALL kids should grow up surrounded by books. They
are self-motivated book lovers who are detail-oriented, can commit to
regular volunteer shifts, and enjoy participating behind the scenes. A
library or bookstore background is a plus, but not necessary.

Contact: Robin, robin@childrensbookbank.org, 503-616-3981

IMAGE: Doug Kerr

“I Have a Dream” Oregon

What we need help with:
IHAD helps low-income students succeed in school, college and career,
and a key component of our program is connecting Dreamers with adult
role models. We’re looking for committed and fun volunteers to become
mentors to students in East Portland. Are you ready to make memories
with a Dreamer? Get involved!

Ideal Volunteer:No
special skills required. Just hang out once a week with a Dreamer!
You’ll get lots of resources and support so you won’t be alone. We
require that mentors be 18+, complete the background check/training, and
commit to a year of mentoring. Dreamers live in East Multnomah County,
so proximity to or ability to travel weekly is necessary.

Contact: Kelsey Pine, kelsey.pine@ihaveadreamoregon.org, 503-287-7203

Oregon Humanities

What we need help with:
Oregon Humanities seeks event coordination volunteers for Idea Lab, an
innovative three-day summer program where Oregon teens and teachers use
the humanities to study the pursuit of happiness. Volunteers are needed
in late spring/summer to assemble reading materials, provide
administrative support and oversee onsite logistics for the late July
event.

Ideal Volunteer: An
enthusiastic problem solver who communicates clearly, meets deadlines,
has a passion for the humanities and wants to work with an amazing group
of Oregon teens and teachers in an academic camp setting.

What we need help with:
PAST&E delivers one-on-one academic tutoring, tennis lessons, a
nutrition/fitness curriculum, and enrichment activities to at-risk K-12
children and their families. Volunteers serve as coach/tutors, providing
support on the tennis court (assisting in drills and fitness
activities) and in our classrooms (helping children develop academic
skills).

Ideal Volunteer:
We’re looking for volunteers who can provide encouragement and positive
reinforcement for at-risk children on the tennis court and in our
classrooms. No tennis experience required.

What we need help with:SE
Works is supported by a dedicated team of volunteers. ESL Volunteers
conduct tutoring sessions for adults learning English, GED tutors help
at-risk youth study for the GED, mentors provide ongoing guidance to
youth, and Civic Justice Corps Volunteers tutor students who have been
involved with the juvenile justice system.

Ideal Volunteer:Successful
volunteers have the ability to explain difficult concepts with patience
and empathy, respect for diversity, have cross-cultural competence, and
have the ability to work well with others. All volunteers are provided
with training and materials as well as ongoing support from SE Works‚
staff.

Contact: Julia Martin, jmartin@seworks.org, 503-772-2341

SMART (Start Making A Reader Today)

What we need help with:
Volunteer with SMART and help children discover the joy of reading! We
are an early-literacy nonprofit that engages community volunteers to
help preK-third grade children become confident readers by providing
one-on-one literacy support, valuable adult mentorship, and books to
take home and keep.

Ideal Volunteer: Ideal
volunteers will have an enthusiastic love of books and enjoy working
with young children. They will need to be available to read for one hour
per week during public school hours through mid-May.

Contact: Staci Sutton, ssutton@getsmartoregon.org, 971-634-1616

Zenger Farm

What we need help with:
Volunteers help Zenger Farm offer field trip programming to over 6,000
youth a year, teach healthy cooking classes to families, raise crops and
livestock, and help spread the good word about Zenger Farm in the
community through events.

Ideal Volunteer: Zenger
Farm volunteers are friendly, dependable, and enthusiastic. Background
in cooking, gardening or outdoor education is helpful, but not required.
Drop-in volunteers help with farm projects at weekly work parties and
people interested in taking on leadership roles have the opportunity to
make seasonal commitments to the farm.

Ideal Volunteer: Ideal
volunteers are passionate about the environment and interested in
getting to know Forest Park more intimately. A willingness to get dirty
working and hiking in the great outdoors is a must. Forest Park
Conservancy provides all necessary tools and training, and welcomes
family, group and business participation.

What we need help with: Be a
steward of Gorge trails and landscapes. Volunteer to build and maintain
trails, remove obnoxious weeds, trim vegetation, and plant natives.
Explore new places by working on our land trust properties not open to
the public. As the only nonprofit dedicated to preserving the Columbia
Gorge, we need your help in keeping the Gorge an unspoiled treasure for
everyone to enjoy.

Ideal Volunteer: Likes
working with your hands and getting a bit dirty! Wants to revel in the
surrounding beauty and be rewarded with taking care of this
one-of-a-kind landscape right here in our own backyard.

Contact: Maegan Jossy, maegan@gorgefriends.org, 971-634-2028

Friends of Trees

What we need help with:
We welcome volunteers in dozens of ways, but our biggest need is
planting trees! We plant every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm October-April
around the metro region. Simply show up dressed for the weather. We
provide gloves, tools and guidance, as well as snacks and coffee. Rain
or shine. No need to preregister.

Events: www.FriendsofTrees.org/calendar/calendar-portland-vancouver

Ideal Volunteer: Our ideal
volunteer likes being outdoors in the Pacific Northwest’s finest winter
weather, meeting new friends and neighbors and laughing a lot, as well
as learning about trees, how to plant them and why they’re awesome. All
ages welcome. Family and group friendly. We can’t wait to work with you!

Contact: Andy Meeks, andym@FriendsofTrees.org, 503-595-0213

Tualatin Riverkeepers

What we need help with:
Tualatin Riverkeepers’ Trips & Tours program is the “heart and soul”
of our organization. Our Volunteer Trip Leaders are trained to guide
our canoe and kayak paddle trips through our Trip Leader Training
classroom session and pool training session (paddle safety &
rescue). Volunteer roles include trip leader, trip assistant, gear
coordinator, registration coordinator and hauler. Volunteers should be
willing to volunteer for at least two paddle trips per season
(May-October). If you enjoy being on the water, are looking to help
promote our mission to restore and protect the Tualatin River, and would
like to meet other paddlers in the area, please consider volunteering
with Tualatin Riverkeepers.

Ideal Volunteer: The ideal
Volunteer Trip Leader would be someone who is outgoing, enjoys working
with the public, has paddle experience and skills, has an interest in
river issues, is enthusiastic and owns their own canoe or kayak.
Volunteers with some or all of these traits are encouraged to apply.

What we need help with: We
need help protecting and restoring the Willamette River! A handful of
volunteers are needed for targeted water-quality monitoring. Get your
hands dirty at our seasonal restoration work parties and cleanup events
along the Willamette River. Join our e-news community or Facebook page
to learn about upcoming events.

Ideal Volunteer: An ideal
volunteer is friendly, interested in connecting with their river and
community, and enjoys being outdoors rain or shine.

Contact: Marci Krass, marci@willametteriverkeeper.org, 503-223-6418

Health &Wellness

Albertina Kerr

What we need help with:
Albertina Kerr strengthens Oregon families and communities by helping
children and adults with developmental disabilities and mental health
challenges. We are looking for volunteer activity partners, music
instructors or music therapy, art, yoga, events, sports, visiting
friend, reading or cooking. You can also volunteer in our restaurant,
retail thrift shop, jewelry, antiques and collectibles stores.

Ideal Volunteer: Highly
motivated, enthusiastic, ability to work well with others, patient,
personal commitment to helping others and improving lives, willingness
to share, teach and learn, extremely dependable, able to commit to 6-9
months, ability to understand and accept differences as well as work
well with others.

What we need help with:
Volunteers can help the Lotus Seed by using their time and energy in the
following areas: teaching yoga, movement or art, office administration,
graphic design / marketing, improving the building and grounds, and
fundraising.

Ideal Volunteer: The
Lotus Seed is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing yoga,
movement and art to the community through outreach programs and
continuing education. Volunteers who have a focus on community
development through health and wellness are perfect candidates for
working the Lotus Seed.

Contact: Wren deVous, wren@lotusseed.org, 503-278-3799

IMAGE: Matt Preston

Meals on Wheels People

What we need help with:
Our greatest need is for Meals on Wheels drivers. Meals are delivered
daily between 10:30 a.m. and noon. We have 35 locations where meals can
be picked up throughout Multnomah, Washington and Clark counties. Meals
on weekends are served in Multnomah County only with a pick-up on SE
Belmont. We also use volunteers on committees, to do administrative work
and help with special events.

Ideal Volunteer: Volunteers
must be at least 18 years old. For those who wish to deliver meals, you
must have your own car and insurance and undergo a background check.
You should enjoy talking with elderly people and be willing to visit for
a few minutes with those on the meal route. Volunteers with office
skills are always needed at our adminstrative office and at our meal
sites.

What we need help with: At
ReFIT, you are our lifeblood. We are a volunteer organization dedicated
to helping people struggling with illness, injury, disability or the
aging process to live independent lives‚ at home. By providing essential
remodeling services such as access ramps and bathroom modifications, we
help those who want to stay in their homes but lack the financial
resources to make necessary modifications to stay there safely.

Ideal Volunteer:The
ideal volunteer would be someone with construction experience and a
project management background to head up a specific project. In
addition, we are always on the lookout for individuals for fundraising
event planning, marketing and community outreach. If you have a passion
to help the most vulnerable and isolated members of our community we can
use your talents.

Contact: Laurey Maslyk, lmaslyk@refitportland.org, 503-943-9544

Returning Veterans Project

WHAT WE NEED HELP WITH:
Returning Veterans Project asks licensed and insured mental health
practitioners, massage therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors and
naturopaths to open a pro bono slot in their practice to provide free,
confidential services for Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans and their
families across Oregon and SW Washington.

IDEAL VOLUNTEER: We welcome
Providers who want to work with us to help support and heal our
veterans and their families. You must be insured, licensed and have a
professional office space. Supervised Interns working toward licensure
may be eligible. For more information and to apply, please go to

http://www.returningveterans.org/for-providers.

CONTACT: Pam Beaty,mail@returningveterans.org, 503-954-2259

Ride to Remember

What we need help with:
Helping at rest stops, day-of setup, on-course monitors and spotters,
cleanup, Warrior Dash checkpoint monitors, drivers to pick up and
deliver items as needed.

Ideal Volunteer: We need
volunteers who are energetic, want to help encourage and motivate the
participants, can be flexible and willing to help out where needed, and
are dependable.

Contact: Sandee Cano, sandeecano@gmail.com,503-916-9480

Social Action

Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East

What we need help with:
Habitat for Humanity builds year-round throughout Portland and Northern
Clackamas County. Volunteers help with all aspects of construction. All
skill levels are welcome, just a willingness to learn and must be 16
years old. Our construction days are Wednesday-Saturday 8:30-3:30.

Ideal Volunteer: Weatherproof volunteers needed for busy winter! Habitat staff has known for years that our volunteers are so sweet
they could be made of sugar! Perhaps they are made of a special
weather-resistant, anti-dissolving sugar that only the Portland metro
area can produce. Habitat has many construction and non-construction
volunteer opportunities available right now to help keep our momentum
going on each of our homes.

What we need help with:
Potluck is a volunteer-driven organization. All of our jobs from
fundraising to picking up food and supplies is thru volunteers.

Ideal Volunteer:
Every job is different, so we wouldn’t turn away anyone who is
interested away. Some jobs require a self-starter. Some request a long
term commitment if possible.

Contact: Cheri Baber, cheribaber@potluckinthepark.org, 503-255-7611

Sisters Of The Road

What we need help with:
Sisters Of The Road offers a space to build community, empower
ourselves, learn from one another, dine with dignity and organize for
justice and human rights for all. Sisters’ Volunteer Program exists to
ensure that volunteer resources are available throughout our
organization to support Cafe operations, events and systemic change
campaigns.

Ideal Volunteer: Volunteers
work in all areas of the organization including fundraising, community
outreach, event planning, office/reception, food service, and political
activism. We ask that all volunteers demonstrate a commitment to
Sisters’ philosophies of nonviolence and gentle personalism, grassroots
community organizing and a systemic change model.

Contact: Lindsay Day, lindsay@sistersoftheroad.org, 503-222-5694 x43

Youth

Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia NW

What we need help with:
You can change a life by simply becoming a friend to a child. Many of
the youth we serve come from single-parent families, are of low income
and some are foster children. They face a variety of challenges and
often just need another adult to talk to. By being a Big Brother or
Sister you become that friend by just sharing a little time with them.
That might include going to the library, taking a hike, playing ball or
simply just talking. Our studies show that through this friendship, our
children are better in school and less likely to be involved with drugs,
alcohol or criminal activity. Please sign up today and be a friend to a
child.

Ideal Volunteer: To become a Big Brother or Sister, all you need to be is a caring adult who wants to be a great friend to a child.

What we need help with:
Volunteers proficient in a particular skill or activity they can teach
to youth in our programs are encouraged to apply. Project volunteer
activities could include things like arts and crafts, cooking, music,
dance, job search / interview skills, sports or exercise, or
storytelling. In addition, we welcome event volunteers for fundraising
events throughout the year.

Ideal Volunteer: Volunteers
must be positive role models with the ability to work with teens and
young adults with challenging behaviors and traumatic histories.
Volunteers must be flexible and adaptable. Project volunteers must be
proficient in the skill or activity they plan to teach.

Contact: Christy Noyd, info@boysandgirlsaid.org, 503-542-2301

CASA for Children

What we need help with:
Our trained and empowered advocates are a voice for each child. Our
tireless volunteers advocate for the health, safety, stability and
well-being of children who have been abused or neglected and are under
protection of the court. They contact those involved in the case and
report their findings to the court to ensure necessary safety, care and
permanence for the children.

Ideal Volunteer: Volunteers
work to ensure that each child’s need for a safe permanent home is met.
Our advocates need to be conscientious, thorough and reliable and have
the ability to maintain perspective and objectivity. They need time to
devote to training sessions and follow up for their child. We have
volunteers from all walks of life. No special professional background is
needed, but volunteers do need to be 21
or older.

Contact: Debi Sakamoto, recruitment@casahelpskids.org, 503-988-4224

Girls Inc. of Northwest Oregon

What we need help with: Our
volunteer program aims to provide a meaningful experience as we work
toward achieving our mission to inspire all girls to be strong, smart,
and bold. Whether you train to become a Girls Guide to deliver our
after-school programs or you explore opportunities around one-day
activities or events, we’ll work with you to find a good fit.

Ideal Volunteer: Our ideal
volunteers are professional women and college students interested in
positively impacting girls in the greater-Portland area. Professionals
in science, technology, engineering, and math, media artists,
counselors, educators, and college students are among our current
volunteers. Your interest in serving area girls and inspiring them to be
strong, smart and bold is the key! Learn more and apply on our website:
http://girlsincnworegon.org/volunteer/.

What we need help with:
Volunteers help us foster the sacredness and dignity of all individuals
and build community by breaking down social isolation. Our Community
Room provides a safe space for our community to gather, seek support and
feel connected. We are in need of volunteers to help welcome people to
this space, play games, teach classes or just be present.

Ideal Volunteer: Our ideal
volunteer is someone who is open-minded and engaging, interested in
meeting people from diverse backgrounds, and compassionate toward
individuals struggling with addiction issues, disabilities, mental
illness and poverty. We ask our volunteers for a weekly commitment. All
ages and backgrounds welcome.

Contact: Sarah Knuth, sk@macdcenter.org , 971 202-7451

Rock ’n’ Roll Camp for Girls

What we need help with:
Help build girls’ self-esteem through music creation and performance! Be
a mentor, empower Campers, and support their creative endeavors. We are
looking for responsible volunteers 18+ to help with our 2013 Summer
Camps! Year-round volunteer opportunities also exist.

Ideal Volunteer: Despite
our name, no musical experience necessary for many volunteer positions.
Our ideal volunteer is energetic, prompt, passionate about the Rock
Camp mission, and puts our campers’ physical and emotional safety above
all else. We are looking for female-identified mentors to be instrument
instructors, band coaches, workshop leaders and counselors. Several
indirect mentorship opportunities are available to all responsible
adults as well!